The general area is tidy and free of obstruction and mess.
Spaces between and under benches, cabinets and equipment are accessible for cleaning.
Walkways/floor areas are clear of obstructions and trip hazards (e.g. electrical cords).
Floor surfaces/coverings are even, not slippery and are in good condition.
Stair treads are in good condition (no worn or broken treads).
Handrails present, secure, and in good condition.
Landings are clear of obstruction.
Lighting adequate and operational
Temperature is comfortable
Noise level is acceptable or controlled to an adequate level
First aid signage is visible and contains details of first aid officers for the area.
An Emergency Evacuation Diagram (from FMD) is located in the near vicinity and is clearly displayed.
Exit signs are in place and illuminated
Building warden signage is visible and contains details of building wardens for the area
Exit doors are marked, clearly visible and can be opened from inside (no pad-locks).
Exit corridors are clear of obstructions (including outside of the building).
A first aid kit is located in the near vicinity.
Fire equipment (fire blanket, extinguisher, hose reel) is accessible and clear of obstruction.
Fire equipment (fire blanket, extinguisher, hose reel) have been inspected/tagged within the last 6 months.
Overhead sprinklers and detectors are clear of obstruction.
Electrical equipment tested, tagged and in date.
All power leads, outlets and switches are in good condition (not broken).
Extension leads / power boards are used as designed (no temporary or makeshift leads/power boards, double adaptors, overloading).
Frequently used items within easy reach between knee and shoulder height, heavy items stored at waist height.
Step ladders or stools are accessible to access items stored on high shelves if required and are in good condition.
Materials handling equipment available for heavy or awkward items and loads
PPE is available and in good condition.
PPE is stored appropriately.
Signage of PPE requirements displayed.
Chemicals stored in appropriate containers.
Containers are labelled correctly (e.g. not handwritten, label contains minimum chemical name and GHS pictogram).
Chemicals are stored according to compatibility. Compatibility chart is readily available.
Dangerous goods cabinets are used and maintained in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard including:
Maximum volumes of chemicals in laboratory inventory has been checked (and recorded) against ChemAlert stock holdings in the past 12 months
There is bunding or spill trays for the storage of hazardous liquids.
Spill kits are available and maintained.
Refrigerators used to store flammable materials are intrinsically safe.
Refrigerators are suitably labeled (e.g. no food, no drink, no flammables, biohazard).
Segregated waste disposable containers are available and labelled correctly.
Materials that are subject to spontaneous combustion, such as oily rags and paint rags, placed in approved oily waste cans that are emptied daily
Compressed gas cylinder contents are appropriately identified.
Cylinders are secured appropriately by bracket or chain.
All cylinders are at least 3m away from ignition sources, combustible material and are stored according to dangerous goods class with compatible gases.
Empty cylinders are separated from full cylinders and clearly labelled.
Appropriate resources (eg. cylinder trolley) are available for transporting gas cylinders.
The regulator is appropriate for the gas being used (e.g. stainless steel for corrosive gases, brass for non-corrosive gases).
Gas lines are labelled and free of leaks, kinks, signs of wear & tear.
Gas use is confined to areas with good local exhaust ventilation.
Cylinders, pipes and valves are protected from mechanical damage.
Floor/area free from water and being wet
Drains (floors and sink ) clear and free flowing
Drains (floor and sink) clear and free flowing
Fridge clean and operational
Microwaves are positioned at suitable height, are clean and are operational.
Oven/stove clean and operational
Area free from pests or evidence thereof
Bench work heights are appropriate.
All utensils, equipment and stock are stored adequately.
All cleaning products are stored separately from foodstuffs
Drains (floor and sink) clear and free flowing
Cooking area clean and free from waste/rubbish
Area around BBQ free of grease
BBQ safe and in good condition
Gas supply secured to gas cooker/heater
Seating available and safe
Waste and cigarette butt bins available
Washing line safe and in good condition
Boundary fences safe and secure
Overhead structures safe and secure
